Day Program Director in Aurora

Energy Jobline ZR; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Living Alternatives, Inc. is seeking a Program Leader to oversee a day program for adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities in the Denver metro area. You will manage operations, ensure person-centered services, and promote independence and meaningful engagement.

The role requires strong leadership, regulatory knowledge, and a collaborative approach with families and partners. The position emphasizes staff supervision, quality assurance, and adherence to HCBS and Medicaid

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in human services, Business Administration or a related field.
• Strong leadership and team management skills with supervisory experience.
• Familiarity with Colorado HCBS regulations.
• Knowledge of person-centered practices and positive behavioral supports.

Responsibilities

• Oversees daily operations of the day program, ensuring a safe, engaging environment.
• Develops and implements program goals, schedules, and activities aligned with person-centered plans.
• Monitors program effectiveness and continuously improves service quality.
• Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises staff providing day habilitation, supported community connections, and employment services.
• Provides coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development.
• Ensures appropriate staffing ratios and coverage.
• Ensures compliance with HCBS, Medicaid waiver, health and safety, and labor regulations.
• Maintains documentation, reporting, and records; prepares for state audits.
• Assists in developing and managing the annual day program budget; oversees purchasing of items and services.
• Maintains safety and oversees emergency drills; oversees incident reporting and risk management.

Skills

Leadership

Staff supervision

Regulatory knowledge

Communication

Budget management

MS Office

Colorado HCBS familiarity

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in human services or related field

Tools

Therap

Job description

GENERAL PURPOSE

Provides overall leadership, management, and quality assurance of a day program providing services and supports to people with intellectual/developmental disabilities. Ensures person-centered services that promote independence, community , and meaningful engagement while maintaining compliance with regulatory and funding requirements.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• I. Program Leadership & Operations
  • A. Oversees the daily operations of the day program, ensuring a safe, supportive, and engaging environment
  • B. Develops and implements program goals, schedules, and activities aligned with person-centered plans
  • C. Monitors program effectiveness and continuously improves service quality
• II. Staff Supervision & Development
  • A. Recruits, hires, trains, and supervises staff providing day habilitation, supported community connections, and employment services
  • B. Provides ongoing coaching, performance evaluations, and professional development
  • C. Ensures appropriate staffing ratios and coverage
• III. Regulatory Compliance & Quality Assurance
  • A. Ensures compliance with all applicable HCBS, Medicaid waiver, employment, health and safety, and labor regulations
  • B. Maintains accurate documentation, reporting, and records
  • C. Prepares for state audits
• IV. Budget & Resource Management
  • A. Assists in the development and management of the annual day program budget
  • B. Oversees purchasing of necessary items and services
  • C. Ensures the efficient use of funding and program sustainability
• V. Health & Safety
  • A. Maintains a safe environment in compliance with state regulations and oversees emergency drills
  • B. Oversees incident reporting and risk management procedures
  • C. Ensures staff are trained in individual protocols, emergency protocols, and CPR/First Aid
• VI. Family & Stakeholder Engagement
  • A. Communicates regularly with families, guardians, case managers, and external partners
  • B. Participates in interdisciplinary team meetings, as requested, while promoting participant rights, choice, dignity, and self-advocacy
  • C. Addresses concerns in a timely manner and ensures high levels of satisfaction
  • D. Builds community partnerships to expand opportunities for participants
• VII. Attends all required staff meetings and other meetings and training as requested by the Executive Director
• VIII. Other duties as required

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Bachelor's degree in human services, Business Administration or a related field
• Strong leadership and team management skills with a minimum of three years of supervisory experience
• Familiarity with Colorado HCBS regulations
• Knowledge of person-centered practices and positive behavioral supports
• Excellent verbal and written communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and virtual communication platforms
• Flexibility in work schedule
• Ability to manage multiple priorities
• Ability to assist in lifting and transferring of participants
• Valid Colorado driver's license, reliable vehicle and auto insurance

QUALIFICATIONS

• Familiarity with Medicaid billing systems and Therap
• Completion of a Colorado state approved Supported Employment training course or one year of successful experience in employment counseling, job placement, job coaching or vocational rehabilitation

Company Description

Community Living Alternatives, Inc. is a private, non-profit that has been providing services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities for over forty-five years in the Denver metro area. Our mission is to enhance the life of each person with intellectual/developmental disabilities towards fulfillment of their life goals through choice and support in homes, employment and community activities. We currently provide residential services to 32 people and day program services to 22 people.

Company Description

Community Living Alternatives, Inc. is a private, non-profit that has been providing services to adults with intellectual/developmental disabilities for over forty-five years in the Denver metro area. Our mission is to enhance the life of each person with intellectual/developmental disabilities towards fulfillment of their life goals through choice and support in homes, employment and community activities. We currently provide residential services to 32 people and day program services to 22 people.